Branching Strategies for Developing New Features within the Context of Continuous Delivery
Abstract
This paper evaluates based on current literature, whether the versioning strategies “branch by feature” and “develop on mainline” can be used for developing new software features in connection with Continuous Delivery. The strategies will be introduced and possible applications for Continuous Delivery will be demonstrated and rated. A solution recommendation is finally given. It becomes evident that develop on mainline is the more recommendable method in form of “features toggles” or in case of bigger changes in form of “branch by abstraction” within the context of Continuous Delivery.
Keywords
Continuous Delivery; Branch by Feature; Develop on Mainline; Feature Toggles; Branch by Abstraction
Cite as
Schneid, K. (2017). Branching Strategies for Developing New Features within the Context of Continuous Delivery. In Proceedings of the 2nd Workshop on Continuous Software Engineering co-located with Software Engineering (SE 2017), Hannover, Deutschland, 28–35.Details
Publication type
Research article in proceedings (conference)
Peer reviewed
Yes
Publication status
Published
Year
2017
Conference
2nd Workshop on Continuous Software Engineering co-located with Software Engineering (SE 2017)
Venue
Hannover, Deutschland
Book title
Proceedings of the 2nd Workshop on Continuous Software Engineering
co-located with Software Engineering (SE 2017)
Editor
Krusche Stephan,
Lichter Horst,
Riehle Dirk,
Steffens Andreas
Start page
28
End page
35
Volume
Vol-1806
Title of series
CEUR Workshop Proceedings
Language
English
ISSN
1613-0073
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